EST Ivybridge

Around 150 children with special needs and disabilities from 30 local schools in the city and surrounding areas benefit from donkey riding therapy at this Centre each week.

Sam Tweedale is the Senior Riding Instructor at the Centre. She explains:

"We have only been up and running for a short time but the children are relishing in the experiences they are having. We had one young boy in who his teacher said he had limited verbal communication skills. On getting on the donkey I asked him to tell the donkey to "Go". On this command with a big beaming smile on his face he said "Go" much to the shock and enjoyment of everyone. It does go to show that even in a short space of time these special donkeys have such a big impact on the children."

Contact Details

Principal	Bob Venn
Address	EST Ivybridge Filham Park Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE
Telephone	+44 (0) 1752 690200
Fax	+44 (0) 1752 690200
Email

How to Find Us

EST Ivybridge is situated off Godwell Lane adjacent to Filham Park. Take the lane past the Veterinary Practice signposted Filham Park and EST Centre. Our entrance is on the right.

A38 Eastbound: take slip-road to Ivybridge merging onto B3213. At roundabout take fifth exit back over A38. Take first left signposted Ermington, continue for approximately 1 mile. At Newlands Cross turn left. Continue for 0.5 miles turning right at Veterinary Practice. A38 Westbound: ignore exit for Ivybridge Park & Ride. Take next Ivybridge exit at Westover merging onto B3213. At T-junction turn left signposted Ermington, continue for 0.75 mile. At Newlands Cross turn left. Continue for 0.5 miles turning right at Veterinary Practice. Please remember that access down into Filham Park is shared between walkers in addition to our donkeys and children ... please by very careful when driving.